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JordanBMW · 02-08-2011, 08:14 PM

Yes I read I'm just confused from the videos. So can you just confirm if it's safe to put it straight onto chrome only taping the edges so it doesn't get onto the tire? Surely the green rim in the video isn't the ACTUAL color of his wheel, it has to be tape... who would have a rim that color. That is why I'm confused

Tremorz · 02-08-2011, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JordanBMW

Yes I read I'm just confused from the videos. So can you just confirm if it's safe to put it straight onto chrome only taping the edges so it doesn't get onto the tire? Surely the green rim in the video isn't the ACTUAL color of his wheel, it has to be tape... who would have a rim that color. That is why I'm confused

no, that guys rim is actually green lol

you do not need to "protect" your rim with tape or anything (i don't see how the final product would look good if you taped the rim then sprayed it). Just clean thoroughly, remove everything from the surface if you need to clean with a greasy substance such as a wheel cleaner or any type of chemical, do so then clean the area with water to remove any residue. Let the surface completely dry then spray it with the plastidip. If you don't want the plastidip, you can just peel it off and the surface underneath won't be ruined.

omhl · 02-08-2011, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tremorz

no, that guys rim is actually green lol

you do not need to "protect" your rim with tape or anything (i don't see how the final product would look good if you taped the rim then sprayed it). Just clean thoroughly, remove everything from the surface if you need to clean with a greasy substance with water. Let the surface completely dry then spray it with the plastidip. If you don't want the plastidip, you can just peel it off and the surface underneath won't be ruined.

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FTLAUDM3 · 02-09-2011, 08:14 AM

As for cleaning I used a soapy cloth and gingerly ran it on the surface of the rims. Sprayed with a hose and they are still perfect. Obviously you would not use a brush!!!

The great thing about black rims is even dirty they still look good

HyeWarrior · 02-09-2011, 04:28 PM

This stuff is pretty durable. When I wash my car, I just gently wipe over the plasti dipped grills, and it's perfectly fine.

TR4G- · 02-11-2011, 07:15 PM

How would you plastidip something like the.sunglasses holder/ashtray compartment? I know this isn't a rim, but I figured I'd ask instead of making a new thread.

If I use painters tape do I immediately remove it after I spray so the plastic doesnt harden over it?

sellsellsell2000 · 02-11-2011, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TR4G-

How would you plastidip something like the.sunglasses holder/ashtray compartment? I know this isn't a rim, but I figured I'd ask instead of making a new thread.

If I use painters tape do I immediately remove it after I spray so the plastic doesnt harden over it?

As requested.

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=753372

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BMW /// 323i /// Sedan

OEM M-Tech II front & rear bumper /// Cluster Ring /// Grimace Fog Lights /// DEPO corners /// CCFL angel eye

330i Diff /// REMUS Exhaust /// Heat Shield Cold Air Intake

Ivanhoe · 02-13-2011, 06:31 PM

Well Omhl, thanks again

for your DYI, today I decided and do it, very happy with the results, some pictures

sellsellsell2000 · 02-14-2011, 02:22 AM

Plasti Dip are so forgiving.

And one more thing, for those of you who has OLD / DIRTY tire walls; apply a light even coat to the tire walls will make the tire looks NEW again!

FORGET cleaning tires. Plasti Dip that ****!

/// ( @ )( @ )

BMW /// 323i /// Sedan

OEM M-Tech II front & rear bumper /// Cluster Ring /// Grimace Fog Lights /// DEPO corners /// CCFL angel eye

330i Diff /// REMUS Exhaust /// Heat Shield Cold Air Intake

sellsellsell2000 · 02-14-2011, 02:45 AM

I guess 'EYE LID' next week.

I guess this is how it looks if i do it.

/// ( @ )( @ )

BMW /// 323i /// Sedan

OEM M-Tech II front & rear bumper /// Cluster Ring /// Grimace Fog Lights /// DEPO corners /// CCFL angel eye

330i Diff /// REMUS Exhaust /// Heat Shield Cold Air Intake

omhl · 02-14-2011, 06:09 AM

pleaes no eyelid. ur car looks so sexy without eyelids.

eyelids gives it that retarded look.

sellsellsell2000 · 02-14-2011, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omhl

pleaes no eyelid. ur car looks so sexy without eyelids.

eyelids gives it that retarded look.

Thanks. Yea, eye lid looks too ricey

sellsellsell2000 · 02-14-2011, 12:24 PM

Plasti Dip the (Side Mirrors) maybe???

/// ( @ )( @ )

BMW /// 323i /// Sedan

OEM M-Tech II front & rear bumper /// Cluster Ring /// Grimace Fog Lights /// DEPO corners /// CCFL angel eye

330i Diff /// REMUS Exhaust /// Heat Shield Cold Air Intake

TXRobd · 02-14-2011, 01:16 PM

I had to jump on this one, since I was going to pay a buddy $25 per wheel to powder coat them (cheap really), but I did not like the idea of changing the stock wheels permanently. SO this was a great idea, I went Sat. picked up the spray $5.99 at Home Depot, I got four cans, extra for touch ups. This is how it turned out.

TX_Bullet · 02-14-2011, 01:20 PM

This is becoming very popular. But someone is going to way over do it. Like spraying everything on there car.

So please don't.

TXRobd · 02-14-2011, 01:22 PM

too late, I am working on the hood, mirrors, trunk lid and the chrome trim right now...

yeah, not so much. Not gonna happen here.

sellsellsell2000 · 02-14-2011, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TXRobd

too late, I am working on the hood, mirrors, trunk lid and the chrome trim right now...

yeah, not so much. Not gonna happen here.

Pictures if you got them.

Also you can have variety of colors on your rims with Plasti Dip. Spray paint a color of your choice on top of the Plasti Dip. Peel it off if you want to change it. I saw this on a different forum.

/// ( @ )( @ )

BMW /// 323i /// Sedan

OEM M-Tech II front & rear bumper /// Cluster Ring /// Grimace Fog Lights /// DEPO corners /// CCFL angel eye

330i Diff /// REMUS Exhaust /// Heat Shield Cold Air Intake

TXRobd · 02-14-2011, 01:44 PM

Nice, no sellsell, that was a joke.... not going to do that... we might do it to the RX7 in the pic of my car... but only the front bumper..

sellsellsell2000 · 02-14-2011, 02:20 PM

http://g35driver.com/forums/media-sh...lasti-dip.html

http://www.jdmchicago.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12056

Found this on a G35 forum.

Here is Plasti Dip in action on side Mirrors.

http://golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90120

/// ( @ )( @ )

BMW /// 323i /// Sedan

OEM M-Tech II front & rear bumper /// Cluster Ring /// Grimace Fog Lights /// DEPO corners /// CCFL angel eye

330i Diff /// REMUS Exhaust /// Heat Shield Cold Air Intake

sellsellsell2000 · 02-14-2011, 03:11 PM

'Clear' plasti dip?
VNT Niteshades?

Clear Plasti Dip + Window Tint Spray = Removable 'Tint Tail Lights' ???

/// ( @ )( @ )

BMW /// 323i /// Sedan

OEM M-Tech II front & rear bumper /// Cluster Ring /// Grimace Fog Lights /// DEPO corners /// CCFL angel eye

330i Diff /// REMUS Exhaust /// Heat Shield Cold Air Intake

02-08-2011, 08:14 PM	#81
JordanBMW Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 638 My Ride: 320i 2002 steel blue View My Garage	Yes I read I'm just confused from the videos. So can you just confirm if it's safe to put it straight onto chrome only taping the edges so it doesn't get onto the tire? Surely the green rim in the video isn't the ACTUAL color of his wheel, it has to be tape... who would have a rim that color. That is why I'm confused Last edited by JordanBMW; 02-08-2011 at 08:15 PM.

02-09-2011, 08:14 AM	#84
FTLAUDM3 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 1,475 My Ride: M3, Z4 View My Garage	As for cleaning I used a soapy cloth and gingerly ran it on the surface of the rims. Sprayed with a hose and they are still perfect. Obviously you would not use a brush!!! The great thing about black rims is even dirty they still look good __________________

02-09-2011, 04:28 PM	#85
HyeWarrior Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Dimas, CA Posts: 2,757 My Ride: '03 325i --> '13 GTI View My Garage	This stuff is pretty durable. When I wash my car, I just gently wipe over the plasti dipped grills, and it's perfectly fine. __________________

02-11-2011, 07:15 PM	#86
TR4G- Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 874 My Ride: '01 325xi View My Garage	How would you plastidip something like the.sunglasses holder/ashtray compartment? I know this isn't a rim, but I figured I'd ask instead of making a new thread. If I use painters tape do I immediately remove it after I spray so the plastic doesnt harden over it? __________________

02-13-2011, 06:31 PM	#88
Ivanhoe Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 318 My Ride: BMW 330 xi 2005 View My Garage	Well Omhl, thanks again for your DYI, today I decided and do it, very happy with the results, some pictures Attached Thumbnails __________________

02-14-2011, 02:22 AM	#89
sellsellsell2000 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 543 My Ride: E46 seden View My Garage	Plasti Dip are so forgiving. And one more thing, for those of you who has OLD / DIRTY tire walls; apply a light even coat to the tire walls will make the tire looks NEW again! FORGET cleaning tires. Plasti Dip that **! /// ( @ )( @ ) BMW /// 323i /// Sedan OEM M-Tech II front & rear bumper /// Cluster Ring /// Grimace Fog Lights /// DEPO corners /// CCFL angel eye 330i Diff /// REMUS Exhaust ///** Heat Shield Cold Air Intake Last edited by sellsellsell2000; 02-14-2011 at 02:30 AM.

02-14-2011, 02:45 AM	#90
sellsellsell2000 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 543 My Ride: E46 seden View My Garage	I guess 'EYE LID' next week. I guess this is how it looks if i do it. /// ( @ )( @ ) BMW /// 323i /// Sedan OEM M-Tech II front & rear bumper /// Cluster Ring /// Grimace Fog Lights /// DEPO corners /// CCFL angel eye 330i Diff /// REMUS Exhaust /// Heat Shield Cold Air Intake Last edited by sellsellsell2000; 02-14-2011 at 12:23 PM.

02-14-2011, 06:09 AM	#91
omhl Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Irvine, CA (SOCAL) Posts: 2,117 My Ride: E46 M3 6MT View My Garage	pleaes no eyelid. ur car looks so sexy without eyelids. eyelids gives it that retarded look. __________________ 2002 BMW E46 ///M3 6MT GruppeM Rep Muffler w/ 2 AR20 \| 6K LED Angel Eyes w/Rheostats \| DICE \| OEM SSK \| CF CSL Diffuser \| 18x10" ET25 Enkei NT03+M \| Drilled/Slotted Rotors\| Yellow DPS Coilovers\| SR48 Titanium Lugs \| Air Scoop \| Schroth 4 Point Harness \| CSL Trunk \|

02-14-2011, 12:24 PM	#93
sellsellsell2000 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 543 My Ride: E46 seden View My Garage	Plasti Dip the (Side Mirrors) maybe??? /// ( @ )( @ ) BMW /// 323i /// Sedan OEM M-Tech II front & rear bumper /// Cluster Ring /// Grimace Fog Lights /// DEPO corners /// CCFL angel eye 330i Diff /// REMUS Exhaust /// Heat Shield Cold Air Intake

02-14-2011, 01:16 PM	#94
TXRobd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SATX Posts: 99 My Ride: 2002 330Ci Conv. View My Garage	I had to jump on this one, since I was going to pay a buddy $25 per wheel to powder coat them (cheap really), but I did not like the idea of changing the stock wheels permanently. SO this was a great idea, I went Sat. picked up the spray $5.99 at Home Depot, I got four cans, extra for touch ups. This is how it turned out. Attached Thumbnails

02-14-2011, 01:22 PM	#96
TXRobd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SATX Posts: 99 My Ride: 2002 330Ci Conv. View My Garage	too late, I am working on the hood, mirrors, trunk lid and the chrome trim right now... yeah, not so much. Not gonna happen here.

02-14-2011, 01:44 PM	#98
TXRobd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: SATX Posts: 99 My Ride: 2002 330Ci Conv. View My Garage	Nice, no sellsell, that was a joke.... not going to do that... we might do it to the RX7 in the pic of my car... but only the front bumper..

02-14-2011, 02:20 PM	#99
sellsellsell2000 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 543 My Ride: E46 seden View My Garage	http://g35driver.com/forums/media-sh...lasti-dip.html http://www.jdmchicago.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12056 Found this on a G35 forum. Here is Plasti Dip in action on side Mirrors. http://golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90120 /// ( @ )( @ ) BMW /// 323i /// Sedan OEM M-Tech II front & rear bumper /// Cluster Ring /// Grimace Fog Lights /// DEPO corners /// CCFL angel eye 330i Diff /// REMUS Exhaust /// Heat Shield Cold Air Intake Last edited by sellsellsell2000; 02-14-2011 at 02:30 PM.

02-14-2011, 03:11 PM	#100
sellsellsell2000 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 543 My Ride: E46 seden View My Garage	'Clear' plasti dip? VNT Niteshades? Clear Plasti Dip + Window Tint Spray = Removable 'Tint Tail Lights' ??? /// ( @ )( @ ) BMW /// 323i /// Sedan OEM M-Tech II front & rear bumper /// Cluster Ring /// Grimace Fog Lights /// DEPO corners /// CCFL angel eye 330i Diff /// REMUS Exhaust /// Heat Shield Cold Air Intake

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